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CU68 PYX

2018 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,058 mi
Last recorded91,058 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU68 PYX
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 91,058 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 91,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2025 62,331 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 49,095 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 49,095 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 36,982 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 20,404 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 15,249 miles

Outer sill covers fitted

engine cover fitted

engine undertray fitted

underside covers fitted

How Reliable is the Kia Optima?

Based on 96,564 MOT tests across 12,485 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
8,760
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
12,485
On UK Roads
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CU68 PYX is a 2018 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Kia Optima models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 53,278 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Kia Optima typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 8 years old, this Kia Optima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CU68 PYX registered?

CU68 PYX is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 10 October 2018.

Is CU68 PYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU68 PYX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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